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    "content": "In Naivasha where there was a landslide, the affected families cannot go back to their previous homespun. It behoves the Government to assist its people in those kinds of situations. That is why in consultation with the Executive, we have made provision of money to be used for the resettlement of the people who were affected by the floods and the excessive rains so that they can get comfort by not being resettled back in areas that are impossible to live in. Kenya practice agriculture that is rain-fed. That means that our livestock get the adequate food that is sufficient to produce more milk and thus, we usually have a glut. That is the reason we have given the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries some resources for mopping-up of milk during this time of overproduction. We have given it money in two ways: One, for mopping-out the excess raw milk and two, for modernisation of its factories so that it can start producing powdered milk effectively, and in a manner that is cost-effective. The current machinery and technology that they have and deploy in terms of making powdered milk, is not efficient. It, therefore, ends up producing milk that becomes uncompetitive comparative to other milk producing countries. We have done that because we know that we need to support our farmers who deal with milk, sugar, coffee and tea farmers as reflected in the estimates. Many times, people confuse Parliament with Members of Parliament. Parliament is an institution and the cornerstone of democracy. In terms of the rule of law of a modern State, the rule of law and democracy is important. An efficient bureaucracy is also important. Looking at Parliament, there have been arrears for the drivers and bodyguards who work in Parliament. From the month of January, they have not been paid. I want to confirm that we have put in enough resources to pay them. In that respect, I request the National Treasury to expedite releasing the Ex-chequer that we have added for the arrears of the bodyguards and drivers. These are people who have needs and families to take care of, thus the more the reason to be paid. Just like any other civil servant, we have put-in the arrears for the bodyguards and drivers so that they can get their dues in order to go about their business in an efficient manner. Having made those points, I beg to move and request the Leader of the Majority Party to second."
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